BAE SYSTEMS awarded Echidna initial design contract
15 May 2001
Ref: 068/2001
Strengthening its reputation as Australia's leading Electronic Warfare design house, BAE Systems, has today been awarded an Initial Design Activity (IDA) contract for the Department of Defence's Project Air 5416 - known as Project Echidna.
Under the funded study contract BAE Systems will perform a system requirements analysis, as well as architectural and detailed design to the sub system level for electronic warfare self protection of Australian Defence Force aircraft types including Blackhawk S-70A-9 helicopters, Chinook CH-47D helicopters and Hercules C130-J transport aircraft.
Speaking at a contract signature ceremony at Australian Defence Headquarters in Canberra today, Mr Jim McDowell, chief executive, BAE Systems Australia said the company's approach to the IDA would draw on the strengths of the global BAE Systems electronic warfare business.
"The Echidna program will lay the foundation stone for Australia to expand its indigenous EW capability," said Mr McDowell. "BAE Systems Australia is committed to playing a lead role in the development of this strategic capability."
Following successful implementation on these aircraft, the potential exists for additional aircraft to be modified with the Echidna solution.
Issued by Corporate Affairs, BAE Systems Australia.
For further information, please contact:
Kathryn Andrews,
BAE Systems Australia
Mob: 0418 838 632
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